Industry Making a Mistake by Staying Quiet on the Andhra Skirmish Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the Andhra Pradesh government’s move to ‘renegotiate’ PPA’s continues to cause consternation, industry, and not just the renewables sector at that, seems intent on missing an opportunity to show some spine and establish some respect for the law they live by. By now, no one in the renewables sector is unfamiliar with the […] Read more
588 MW Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm Begins Operation Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy SSE has announced the official opening of the 588 MW Beatrice offshore wind farm in Scotland. The renewables unit of UK utility SSE plc has announced the official opening of the 588 MW Beatrice offshore wind farm in the Outer Moray Firth, Scotland. Situated in the North Sea, 13 km off the coast of Caithness, […] Read more
SunSource to Start Work on 70 MW Open Access Solar Project in UP Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy SunSource Energy is ready to begin work on its 70 MW solar power project under the open access scheme in the state of Uttar Pradesh. SunSource Energy, a leading distributed solar energy company, has announced that it is ready to begin work on its 70 MW solar power project under the open access scheme in […] Read more
Will Tax Sops Help in Faster Adoption of Electric Vehicles? Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy To encourage faster adoption of electric vehicles, the government has now made its intentions clear. It often takes a tax break for an idea to be adopted. And if it is a substantial cut, then greater the force to get it past its inertial state. With the announcement of a cut in GST rates on […] Read more
Tata Power to Develop 250 MW Solar Plant in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has received an LOA from GUVNL to develop a 250 MW solar plant in Dholera Solar Park of Gujarat. Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam […] Read more
Industry Reacts to High Court Stay on AP Order for PPA Review Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy High Court ordered a stay that gave respite to wind firms while state action to temporarily shut projects added to their jitters Reacting to the High Court stay on the AP order for reviewing PPAs, law firm J Sagar Associates that represents ReNew Power in high court said that Andhra Pradesh government has ‘no right’ to […] Read more
Waaree, Metafin Partner to Offer Lending Solutions Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company said the loan will cover up to 70 percent of the total project cost and repayable through easy EMIs. To make solar energy more accessible, leading PV module maker and EPC services provider Waaree Energies has partnered with Metafin Cleantech, an NBFC specialising in renewable energy and clean tech, to provide easy lending. […] Read more
EESL, NOIDA Join Hands to Install 100 Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The initiative is likely to save more than 4.04 tonnes of CO2 emissions per e-car per year. The government-backed Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has entered into an agreement with the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority to fast-track the adoption of e-mobility by promoting robust EV infrastructure and installing around 100 public charging stations. The […] Read more
Firms Go to Court Against AP Order to Review PPAs Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to review RE contracts has led wind energy firms to file a writ petition against the move. Fearing that the move will set a precedent for other states to follow, wind energy companies led by their associations have filed a writ petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court challenging the state’s […] Read more
